Pope Francis Latest News
These are the latest news about Pope Francis, the Vatican, and the Catholic Church, provided by the Vatican staff of Catholic News Agency, a service of EWTN News.
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Pope Francis will visit Cyprus in December, says local official
The Vatican has not confirmed the trip, but the pope said he hoped to visit the island nation. Read more
After surgery, Pope Francis says a nurse ‘saved my life’
The nurse reportedly advised the pope to undergo tests in February. Read more
Pope Francis tosses speech to listen to 200 formerly homeless people
The pope asked those present: ‘What do you expect from the Church? Read more
Analysis: What's behind rumors that Pope Francis will resign?
According to an Argentine priest who has known Pope Francis since his days in Buenos Aires, "there is only one... Read more
Pope Francis: Complaining is ‘poison’ for the heart
Complaining and blaming others is a waste of time; the way to defeat evil is to conquer it first within... Read more
Pope Francis urges Catholics to pray and fast for Afghanistan
“In historical moments like this we cannot remain indifferent, the history of the Church teaches us this,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis on adoption: ‘Every child that arrives is God’s gift’
‘Every baby, in every case, and in whatever situation is to be welcomed,’ the pope says in a new video. Read more
Pope Francis urges Catholic lawmakers to protect human dignity online
The pope called for renewed efforts to combat child pornography, data breaches, and cyber attacks. Read more
Tensions rise over COVID vaccines as bishops organize Pope Francis’ visit to Slovakia
Only fully vaccinated people will be permitted to attend papal events. Read more
Pope Francis meets Nadia Murad as Nobel Prize winner advocates for Afghan women
The survivor of ISIS enslavement has expressed concern for the future of Afghan women. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Hypocrisy in the Church is particularly detestable’
The pope said that hypocritical behavior undermined Church unity. Read more
Pope Francis sends $230,000 for Haiti earthquake victims
Pope Francis is sending assistance to the victims of the Haiti earthquake as the death toll from the natural disaster... Read more
Pope Francis: Do not water down the truth of the Eucharist
Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to not water down the teaching that the Eucharist is Jesus’ Body and Blood. Read more
Pope Francis praises martyred Korean priest at Vatican Mass
Pope Francis said St. Andrew Kim Taegon spread the faith “in difficult times, marked by persecution and suffering” for the... Read more
Pope Francis saddened by ‘brutal attack’ which killed Catholic nuns in South Sudan
Sr. Mary Daniel Abud and Sr. Regina Roba were killed by armed gunmen along a highway in South Sudan on... Read more
Pope Francis: 'What justifies us is Jesus Christ'
Pope Francis said that Catholics must observe the commandments with the knowledge that justification comes from Jesus Christ. Read more
Pope Francis, Ad Council collaborate to promote COVID-19 vaccines in the Americas
Pope Francis worked in collaboration with the Ad Council to produce a public service announcement promoting COVID-19 vaccines. The PSA... Read more
Pope Francis will not offer a public Mass during Scotland visit
The pope is expected to attend the “world leaders summit” in the opening days of the 2021 United Nations Climate... Read more
Pope Francis on Assumption feast: 'Humility is the way that leads to heaven'
On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis gave a reminder that God exalts those... Read more
Pope Francis urges solidarity with Haiti after devastating earthquake
“In recent hours a strong earthquake has occurred in Haiti, causing numerous deaths, injuries and extensive material damage. I wish... Read more
